Makshoof Music is a Middle East-based online platform dedicated to undiscovered musical talent. The platform launched in July 2010 as a part of the Middle East-based website triplew.me
First winner
The winning profile from Makshoof Music's first iteration belonged to Egyptian singer/songwriter Shady Ahmed. The decision came after an extensive voting process which took into consideration public votes as well as a jury decision. The jury included Adam Grundey from Rolling Stone Middle East in addition to other music industry professionals.Shady Ahmed Wins Makshoof Music Grundey, Adam. Rolling Stone Middle East. December 01, 2010 In January 2011, Shady Ahmed was awarded recording time at a Dubai-based studio as well as a host of other opportunities, such as a performance on Dubai One TVShady Ahmed performing on Twenty Something (Season One) and a segment on City 7 TV.Segment on City 7 TV About Makshoof Music and Shady Ahmed
The re-launch of Makshoof Music
Makshoof Music partnered with EMI Arabia to offer Middle Eastern talent the chance to be on the second volume of the Rock the Kasbah compilation.'Rock the Kasbah' with EMI and triplew.me
References
External links Makshoof Music